DeMeco Ryans

PHILADELPHIA — Never have the Philadelphia Eagles been faced with so much to accomplish in such a tight span. Between the time training camp opens Sunday, Aug. 2, at the NovaCare Complex and the regular season opens Sept. 14 at Atlanta, they are charged with discovering who they are and identifying all the right pieces following a surprise demolition of the roster by head coach/new personnel czar/mad scientist Chip Kelly. At best, it will be a complex assimilation process involving new starters at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, offensive line and maybe even tight end on offense and linebacker, cornerback and safety on defense. These kinds of changes are not...

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